111 Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 I have the priveledge of heading to joshua tree for a while, and wanted to know a good book for the place. I am a moderate trad leader and moderate climber. I'll also be there for a spot of hiking and was wondering if there were any climbing guides which had a short hiking/trails section in them. Quote
Mos_Chillin Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 The map you get at the entry has some trails in it. Pine City is a nice one. Quote
Drederek Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 In the town of Joshua Tree there are two climbing shops on opposite sides of the road to the entrance. I bought a great hiking guide for my parents who live in the area at the north one. I have Vogel's guide which covers a lot of ground but is very minimal on route info. Theres also a guide to 60 moderate classics out that has an amazing amount of beta on those 60 climbs. I'm sure you'll find them both at either store. Quote
matt_m Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 There are new guides due out now or in the near future - the big'un Vogel guide has been split into an east and west 2 volume set Quote
111 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Posted March 16, 2006 any "must do" routes in the 5.4-5.8 range? Quote
mountainmatt Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 any "must do" routes in the 5.4-5.8 range?  5.3 Upper right Ski Track 5.4 The Bong 5.5 Elementary jamming 5.6 Mental Physics pitch 1 5.7 Toe Jam 5.7+ Double Cross 5.8- Sailaway 5.8 Dogleg  Note: some of the ratings are a little sandbagged.  Have fun out there, Jtree is great! Quote
bub Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 Also check out http://www.mountainproject.com/ for a online searchable database of many climbing hot spots, J-Tree included. You can search by trad or sport and by rating. Â Free is good. Quote
Mos_Chillin Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 any "must do" routes in the 5.4-5.8 range? Â ...he said sheepishly Quote
archenemy Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 and tape your hands or they'll be shreded. dude. Quote
curtveld Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 I'll also be there for a spot of hiking and was wondering if there were any climbing guides which had a short hiking/trails section in them. You really don’t need much info to hike at JT - just scan the desert for something that looks interesting and start walking! Wonderland of Rocks is a huge matrix of domes and boulders, criss-crossed by sandy washes - a great place to explore. If you want to gain some elevation, Queen Mountain is cool. Both have tons of climbing, if you want to pack your gear. The Vogel guides have good overview maps that will help you find your way around. Quote
111 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) Thanks! I've been there before a while ago but didn't know what I was doing. I'm really looking forward to seeing this place as a climber. Woot! Edited March 17, 2006 by 111 Quote
texplorer Posted March 22, 2006 Posted March 22, 2006 You can get some decent info and pics of routes here- Â Mountain Project - Joshua Tree Quote
111 Posted April 10, 2006 Author Posted April 10, 2006 just figured I'd put some closure to this thread. JTree was Awesome! I was initially unimpressed by some 5.6 sport the first day but then we got onto the Hemmingway wall, Colorado Crack, The Gem, Thin wall, and some 5.6 and a 5.8 in the Belle CG. I have to go back! The place was crowded though (spring break I guess). Two thumbs up. Quote
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